Kieana Fana
Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Trans Astronautica Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Trans Astronautica Corporation
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Spacecraft Systems Engineer
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Feb 2023 - Present
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University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Graduate Student Instructor
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
This is a part-time job during my last semester of graduate school. I work 10 hours per week while being enrolled in a full course load. This job entailed teaching 2 Introductory Astronomy lab sections, helping students during office hours, preparing lectures, conducting planetarium labs, operating telescopes (Dobsonian and EV), and grading. This is a part-time job during my last semester of graduate school. I work 10 hours per week while being enrolled in a full course load. This job entailed teaching 2 Introductory Astronomy lab sections, helping students during office hours, preparing lectures, conducting planetarium labs, operating telescopes (Dobsonian and EV), and grading.
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Bioastronautics and Life Support Systems (BLiSS)
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Lead and Engineer
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
From August 2022 to December 2022, I was a BLiSS project co-lead on the Autonomous Cargo Management and Distribution for Surface Logistics project for the M2M X-Hab Academic Innovation Challenge sponsored by NASA’s Artemis Campaign Development Division. This involves completing systems engineering tasks such as defining requirements, conducting trade studies, creating Pugh charts, establishing ConOps, outlining mission schedule, cost, and budgets, preparing/conducting NASA Phase Reviews… Show more From August 2022 to December 2022, I was a BLiSS project co-lead on the Autonomous Cargo Management and Distribution for Surface Logistics project for the M2M X-Hab Academic Innovation Challenge sponsored by NASA’s Artemis Campaign Development Division. This involves completing systems engineering tasks such as defining requirements, conducting trade studies, creating Pugh charts, establishing ConOps, outlining mission schedule, cost, and budgets, preparing/conducting NASA Phase Reviews, developing Gantt Charts, and managerial tasks. I also previously contributed to BLiSS through the development of the mission concept and rover design for a 3D-printed ISRU lunar habitat project. Show less From August 2022 to December 2022, I was a BLiSS project co-lead on the Autonomous Cargo Management and Distribution for Surface Logistics project for the M2M X-Hab Academic Innovation Challenge sponsored by NASA’s Artemis Campaign Development Division. This involves completing systems engineering tasks such as defining requirements, conducting trade studies, creating Pugh charts, establishing ConOps, outlining mission schedule, cost, and budgets, preparing/conducting NASA Phase Reviews… Show more From August 2022 to December 2022, I was a BLiSS project co-lead on the Autonomous Cargo Management and Distribution for Surface Logistics project for the M2M X-Hab Academic Innovation Challenge sponsored by NASA’s Artemis Campaign Development Division. This involves completing systems engineering tasks such as defining requirements, conducting trade studies, creating Pugh charts, establishing ConOps, outlining mission schedule, cost, and budgets, preparing/conducting NASA Phase Reviews, developing Gantt Charts, and managerial tasks. I also previously contributed to BLiSS through the development of the mission concept and rover design for a 3D-printed ISRU lunar habitat project. Show less
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University of Michigan
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
I assessed reliability of low-cost ground receiver options for measuring total electron content in the ionosphere for ground to satellite communication through Matlab modeling of GNSS data and in an effort to reduce project cost. I assessed reliability of low-cost ground receiver options for measuring total electron content in the ionosphere for ground to satellite communication through Matlab modeling of GNSS data and in an effort to reduce project cost.
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University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Graduate Student Instructor
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
This was a part-time job during my second semester of graduate school. I worked 20 hours per week while being enrolled in a full course load. This job entailed teaching and facilitation 4 Physics (Electricity and Magnetism) lab sections, helping students during office hours, preparing lectures, and grading. Through teaching and conducting these labs, I familiarized myself with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, and more. This was a part-time job during my second semester of graduate school. I worked 20 hours per week while being enrolled in a full course load. This job entailed teaching and facilitation 4 Physics (Electricity and Magnetism) lab sections, helping students during office hours, preparing lectures, and grading. Through teaching and conducting these labs, I familiarized myself with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, and more.
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Institute for Quantum Computing
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Canada
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
This was one of my undergraduate internship positions. I developed the control structure for a multi-dimensional state-space controller for laser beam alignment of various optical systems for a quantum computer. Throughout this project, I frequently utilized my background in Applied Mathematics and proficiency in MATLAB to form a mathematical model of the system analytically and computationally. This was one of my undergraduate internship positions. I developed the control structure for a multi-dimensional state-space controller for laser beam alignment of various optical systems for a quantum computer. Throughout this project, I frequently utilized my background in Applied Mathematics and proficiency in MATLAB to form a mathematical model of the system analytically and computationally.
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
My project involved the analysis of the statistical properties of the gravitational wave background (GWB). I modeled cross-correlation signals of the GWB using Python to measure their sensitivity to different astrophysical parameters. Furthermore, this project involved using Bayesian inference methods (MCMC) to further constrain model parameters. My project involved the analysis of the statistical properties of the gravitational wave background (GWB). I modeled cross-correlation signals of the GWB using Python to measure their sensitivity to different astrophysical parameters. Furthermore, this project involved using Bayesian inference methods (MCMC) to further constrain model parameters.
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Institute for Quantum Computing
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Canada
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
I designed printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Eagle for the controls of various devices within a quantum computer. Moreover, I used Autodesk Inventor to design the layout of these PCBs and their electronic components. I also created a hand-held device using Eagle and Inventor for testing and diagnosis of the control system circuit board assemblies in an effort to reduce project costs. I designed printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Eagle for the controls of various devices within a quantum computer. Moreover, I used Autodesk Inventor to design the layout of these PCBs and their electronic components. I also created a hand-held device using Eagle and Inventor for testing and diagnosis of the control system circuit board assemblies in an effort to reduce project costs.
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ABC Technologies
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Cost Analyst Intern
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
I conducted market research and a competitor analysis of the automotive supplier industry for multiple business units within the company and presented my findings to the CEO. I also evaluated the financial performance of potential programs to determine their benefits by measuring key performance indicators using Excel. I conducted market research and a competitor analysis of the automotive supplier industry for multiple business units within the company and presented my findings to the CEO. I also evaluated the financial performance of potential programs to determine their benefits by measuring key performance indicators using Excel.
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ABC Technologies
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Cost Analyst Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
also researched and compiled information regarding customer activity in North America for executive staff. Along with other interns, I worked on a case study regarding the performance of an automotive part, and initiated the company’s implementation of the new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in relation to the automotive industry. Finally, I inspected purchasing orders and invoices for the Accounting department to ensure valid inputs. also researched and compiled information regarding customer activity in North America for executive staff. Along with other interns, I worked on a case study regarding the performance of an automotive part, and initiated the company’s implementation of the new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in relation to the automotive industry. Finally, I inspected purchasing orders and invoices for the Accounting department to ensure valid inputs.
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Ontario Conservatory of Music
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Mississauga, Ontario
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Piano Teacher
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Apr 2014 - May 2016
I instructed students of various ages and levels of expertise, and prepared them for annual concerts and exams. Furthermore, I designed lesson plans that tailored to the specific needs of students to ensure their improvement. I instructed students of various ages and levels of expertise, and prepared them for annual concerts and exams. Furthermore, I designed lesson plans that tailored to the specific needs of students to ensure their improvement.
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Education
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University of Michigan
Master of Engineering - MEng, Space Engineering -
University of Waterloo
Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Mathematics with Physics